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HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 4-447-514- 12(1) Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

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HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ 

PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E

Digital HD VideoCamera Recorder

Operating Guide

4-447-514-12(1)

Table of contents

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Saving movies and photoswith a computer

Saving images on an externalmedia device

Customizing your camcorder

Others/IndexPlease also refer to :

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

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Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read thismanual thoroughly, and retain it for futurereference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are locatedon the bottom. Record the serial numberin the space provided below. Refer to thesenumbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDR-

Serial No.

Model No. AC-Serial No.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electricshock,1) do not expose the unit to rain ormoisture.2) do not place objects filled withliquids, such as vases, on theapparatus.Do not expose the batteries toexcessive heat such as sunshine, fire orthe like.

This symbol is intendedto alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” withinthe product’s enclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitutea risk of electric shock topersons.

This symbol is intendedto alert the user to thepresence of importantoperating and maintenance(servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanyingthe appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK,CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESEINSTRUCTIONS.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 

from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper

configuration for the power outlet.

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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the

world.

A Type(American

Type)

B Type(British Type)

BF Type(British Type)

B3 Type(British Type)

C Type(CEE Type)

SE Type(CEE Type)

O Type(Ocean Type)

The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.

Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.

Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.

For only the United States

Use a supplied power cord.

Europe

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug typeAustria 230 50 CBelgium 230 50 CCzech 220 50 CDenmark 230 50 CFinland 230 50 CFrance 230 50 CGermany 230 50 CGreece 220 50 C

Hungary 220 50 CIceland 230 50 CIreland 230 50 C/BFItaly 220 50 CLuxemburg 230 50 CNetherlands 230 50 CNorway 230 50 CPoland 220 50 CPortugal 230 50 CRomania 220 50 CRussia 220 50 CSlovak 220 50 C

Spain 127/230 50 CSweden 230 50 CSwitzerland 230 50 CUK 240 50 BF

Asia

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

China 220 50 AHong Kong 200/220 50 BFIndia 230/240 50 CIndonesia 127/230 50 CJapan 100 50/60 A

Korea (rep) 220 60 CMalaysia 240 50 BFPhilippines 220/230 60 A/CSingapore 230 50 BFTaiwan 110 60 A

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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Thailand 220 50 C/BFVietnam 220 50 A/C

OceaniaCountries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Australia 240 50 ONew Zealand 230/240 50 O

North America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Canada 120 60 AUSA 120 60 A

Central America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug typeBahamas 120/240 60 ACosta Rica 110 60 ACuba 110/220 60 A/CDominican (rep) 110 60 AEl Salvador 110 60 AGuatemala 120 60 AHonduras 110 60 AJamaica 110 50 AMexico 120/127 60 ANicaragua 120/240 60 APanama 110/220 60 A

South America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Argentina 220 50 C/BF/OBrazil 127/220 60 A/CChile 220 50 CColombia 120 60 APeru 220 60 A/CVenezuela 120 60 A

Middle East

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Iran 220 50 C/BFIraq 220 50 C/BFIsrael 230 50 CSaudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BFTurkey 220 50 CUAE 240 50 C/BF

Africa

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug typeAlgeria 127/220 50 CCongo (dem) 220 50 CEgypt 220 50 CEthiopia 220 50 CKenya 240 50 C/BFNigeria 230 50 C/BFSouth Africa 220/230 50 C/BFTanzania 230 50 C/BFTunisia 220 50 C

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CAUTION

Battery packIf the battery pack is mishandled, thebattery pack can burst, cause a fire or evenchemical burns. Observe the followingcautions.

Do not disassemble.

Do not crush and do not expose the battery 

pack to any shock or force such as hammering,

dropping or stepping on it.

Do not short circuit and do not allow metalobjects to come into contact with the battery 

terminals.

Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C

(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car

parked in the sun.

Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion

batteries.

Be sure to charge the battery pack using a

genuine Sony battery charger or a device that

can charge the battery pack.

Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small

children.

Keep the battery pack dry.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by Sony.

Dispose of used battery packs promptly as

described in the instructions.

Replace the battery with the specified typeonly. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

AC Adaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in anarrow space, such as between a wall andfurniture.

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnectthe AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wallsocket) immediately if any malfunctionoccurs while using your camcorder.

Even if your camcorder is turned off, ACpower source (mains) is still supplied toit while connected to the wall outlet (wall

socket) via the AC Adaptor.

Note on the power cord (mains lead)

The power cord (mains lead) is designedspecifically for use with this camcorderonly, and should not be used with otherelectrical equipment.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries arerecyclable.You can help preserve ourenvironment by returningyour used rechargeablebatteries to the collection andrecycling location nearest you.

For more informationregarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, calltoll free1-800-822- 8837, or visithttp://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged orleaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-003.

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For Customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized safety 

organization.The UL Mark on the product means it hasbeen UL Listed.

If you have any questions about thisproduct, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center1-800-222-SONY (7669)The number below is for the FCC relatedmatters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: HDR-CX220Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: HDR-CX230

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any 

interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: HDR-PJ230Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

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Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: HDR-CX290

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any 

interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by 

turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be usedwith the equipment in order to comply withthe limits for a digital device pursuant toSubpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

Notice for the customers in thecountries applying EU DirectivesThis product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.Inquiries related to product compliancebased on European Union legislationshall be addressed to the authorized

representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,Germany. For any service or guaranteematters, please refer to the addressesprovided in the separate service orguarantee documents.

This product has been tested and foundcompliant with the limits set out in theEMC regulation for using connection cablesshorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specificfrequencies may influence the picture andsound of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetismcauses data transfer to discontinue midway 

(fail), restart the application or disconnectand connect the communication cable(USB, etc.) again.

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Disposal of Old Electrical& Electronic Equipment(Applicable in the European

Union and other Europeancountries with separatecollection systems)

This symbol on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this productshall not be treated as household waste.Instead it shall be handed over to theapplicable collection point for the recyclingof electrical and electronic equipment.By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentialnegative consequences for the environmentand human health, which could otherwisebe caused by inappropriate waste handlingof this product. The recycling of materialswill help to conserve natural resources. Formore detailed information about recyclingof this product, please contact your localCivic Office, your household waste disposalservice or the shop where you purchasedthe product.

Disposal of waste batteries(applicable in the EuropeanUnion and other Europeancountries with separatecollection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the

packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not betreated as household waste.On certain batteries this symbol mightbe used in combination with a chemicalsymbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or0.004% lead.By ensuring these batteries are disposed of 

correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environmentand human health which could otherwisebe caused by inappropriate waste handlingof the battery. The recycling of the materials

will help to conserve natural resources.In case of products that for safety,performance or data integrity reasons

require a permanent connection with anincorporated battery, this battery should bereplaced by qualified service staff only.To ensure that the battery will be treatedproperly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point forthe recycling of electrical and electronicequipment.For all other batteries, please view thesection on how to remove the battery from

the product safely. Hand the battery overto the applicable collection point for therecycling of waste batteries.For more detailed information aboutrecycling of this product or battery, pleasecontact your local Civic Office, yourhousehold waste disposal service or theshop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers in the UnitedKingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 isfitted to this equipment for your safety andconvenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need tobe replaced, a fuse of the same rating as thesupplied one and approved by ASTA or BSIto BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or

mark) must be used.If the plug supplied with this equipment hasa detachable fuse cover, be sure to attachthe fuse cover after you change the fuse.Never use the plug without the fuse cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please

contact your nearest Sony service station.

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For information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

About language setting

The on-screen displays in each local language

are used for illustrating the operating

procedures. Change the screen language before

using the camcorder if necessary.

Select   [Setup] [ General

Settings] [Language Setting] a desiredlanguage.

On recording

Before starting to record, test the recording

function to make sure the image and sound are

recorded without any problems.

Compensation for the contents of recordings

cannot be provided, even if recording orplayback is not possible due to a malfunction of 

the camcorder, recording media, etc.

TV color systems differ depending on the

country/region. To view your recordings on

a TV, you need a TV that supports the signal

format for your camcorder. For details on the

signal format, refer to “How to use this manual”

(p. 12).

Television programs, films, video tapes,

and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may 

be contrary to the copyright laws.

Notes on use

Do not do any of the following. If any of those

are done, the recording media may be damaged,

recorded images may be impossible to play back 

or may be lost, or other malfunctions could

occur.

ejecting the memory card when the access

lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing

removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor

(models with an AC Adaptor) from the

camcorder, or applying mechanical shock 

or vibration to the camcorder when thePOWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 19) is lit or

flashing green or the access lamp (p. 22) is lit

or flashing

When the camcorder is connected to other

devices through a USB connection and the

power of the camcorder is turned on, do not

close the LCD panel. The image data that has

been recorded may be lost.

Use the camcorder in accordance with local

regulations.

LCD Panel

The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology, so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective

use. However, there may be some tiny black 

points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,

or green in color) that appear constantly on theLCD screen. These points are normal results of 

the manufacturing process and do not affect the

recording in any way.

About this manual, illustrations and

on-screen displays

The example images used in this manual for

illustration purposes are captured using a

digital still camera, and therefore may appear

different from images and screen indicators that

actually appear on your camcorder. And, the

illustrations of your camcorder and its screen

indication are exaggerated or simplified for

understandability.

Black pointsWhite, red, blue or green points

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Design and specifications of your camcorder

and accessories are subject to change without

notice.

In this manual, the internal memory (modelswith internal memory) of the camcorder and

the memory card are called “recording media.”

In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with

high definition image quality (HD) is called

AVCHD recording disc.

Illustrations and screen images in this manual

are based on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise

specified.

Learning more about the

camcorder (“Handycam” User

Guide)

“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line

manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions

on the many functions of the camcorder.

1 Access the Sony support page.

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/

Support/

2 Select your country or region.

3 Search for the model name

of your camcorder within the

support page.

Check the model name on the bottom of 

your camcorder.

Selecting items on the LCD

screen

Move the multi-selector towards

 / / / to select the desired item,

and then press the center of the

selector to complete the selection.

Supplied Items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied

quantity.

Camcorder (1)

HDMI cable (1)

USB connection support cable (1)

The USB connection support cable is

designed for use with this camcorder only.

Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV0 (1)

“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Only for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/

CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E

AC Adaptor (1)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1)

Notes

The “PlayMemories Home” software and

“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be

downloaded from the Sony website (p. 32).

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Differences in equipment

Illustration used in this manual are based on HDR-PJ230E.

Model name Projector

HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E

HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E

Differences in supplied items

Model name AC Adaptor Power Cord (Mains lead)HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E

Notes

For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.

Safety Regulation (p. 2)

Parts and controls (p. 16)

Menu lists (p. 37)Specifications (p. 46)

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Saving images on an external media deviceCreating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder. 34

Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality(Models with an AC Adaptor). 35

Customizing your camcorderUsing menus. 36

Menu lists. 37

Others/Index Troubleshooting. 40

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. 41

About handling of your camcorder. 42

Specifications. 46

Screen indicators. 49

Index. 51

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Getting started

Charging the battery pack 

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

Attaching/Removing the battery pack 

Close the LCD screen and attach the

battery pack.

Align the indentation on the camcorder and

projection on the battery pack, then slide the

battery pack upwards.To remove the battery pack, close the LCD

screen, then slide the BATT (battery) release

lever and remove the battery pack.

Battery pack 

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Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor)

Connect the AC Adaptor () and the

power cord (mains lead) () to your

camcorder and the wall outlet (wall

socket).

The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.

The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off 

when the battery pack is fully charged.

Charging the battery using your computer

Connect the camcorder to a running

computer using the Built-in USB

Cable.

The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off 

when the battery is fully charged.

Use the USB connection support cable when the

Built-in USB Cable is too short for connection.

DC plugTo the wall outlet

(wall socket)

DC IN jack 

Align the mark on the DCplug with that on the DC IN jack 

POWER/CHG(charge) lamp

Built-in USB CableTo the wall outlet

(wall socket)

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 To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold

separately)

You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket)using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-

AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the

camcorder.

Notes

In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any 

operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save], p.39).

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged NP-FV30 battery 

pack (supplied).

When using the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor): 115 min.

When using your computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable*: 150 min.

The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a room

temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature

range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).* The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable.

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Setting

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

Preparing your camcorder

1 Open the LCD screen of your

camcorder and turn the power

on.

To turn off the power, close the LCD

screen.

2 Select the desired language, the

geographical area, and the time

using the multi-selector.

 To turn off the beep sound

Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].

Notes

The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed

during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select

[Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time].

Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory)

In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. You can

change the recording media to a memory card.

Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium.

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Inserting a memory card

Open the cover, and insert the memory card

until it clicks.

To eject the memory card, lightly push the

memory card in once.

Notes

To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your

camcorder before the first use (p. 38). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and

the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.

Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,

the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.

When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and

drop.

 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

SD SpeedClass

Capacity (operation verified)

Described in thismanual

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)

— Up to 32 GB “Memory Stick PRODuo” media“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media

“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media Up to 64 GB

SD memory cardClass 4 or

fasterUp to 64 GB SD cardSDHC memory card

SDXC memory card

Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

Notes

A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.Movies recorded on “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards cannot be imported

to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the

camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is

supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the

Insert the card with the notched corner in

the direction as illustrated.

Access lamp

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format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.

* The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory 

cards.

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Recording/Playback 

RecordingFor information on your camcorder model, see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

1 Open the lens cover.

2 Open the LCD screen and select[MODE] the desired shooting

mode.

Movie:

Photo:

3 Movie:Press START/STOP.

You can record photos during movie

recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual

Capture).

Photo:

Press PHOTO.

 To display items on the LCD screen

Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds

after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting

modes.

You can display the icons and indicators by pressing the multi-selector if they are not shown.

STBY

AUTO

60i

00:00:00

h14 m48

h2 m25STBY

16:9 L>9999

MODE

8.9M

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Notes

The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after

recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the

battery or AC Adaptor.Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing

The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing

Zooming

Move the power zoom lever to

magnify or reduce the size of the

image.

W (Wide angle): Wider range of view 

T (Telephoto): Close view 

In the default setting, you can magnify images up

to the following:

27 times optical zoom (models with electronic

SteadyShot)

50 times extended zoom (models with optical

SteadyShot)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slowerzoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

 To magnify images further (Extended Zoom) (Models with electronic

SteadyShot)

Set [ SteadyShot] to [Standard] or [Off] (p. 37).

You can magnify images up to 32 times the original size by extending the wide angle.

 To select the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation

(Intelligent Auto)

Select [On] on the recording screen of movies or photos, then point your camcorder

at the subject and record it.

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Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View).

1 Open the LCD screen and press

the button on the camcorder

to enter the playback mode.

You can enter the playback mode by 

selecting on the LCD screen.

2 Select / to move the desiredevent to the center () and then

select it ().

The camcorder displays recorded images as

an event automatically, based on the date

and time.

MENU

2013

Highl ight

1 1 2013 1-2

3 Select the image.The camcorder plays from the selected

image to the last image in the event.

00:00:001 1 2013 1 2

1 18 2013 1 19

4 Select the appropriate buttons

on the LCD screen for various

playback operations.

Volume / Previous/Next

Delete / Fast-reverse/fast-forward

Context / Play/Pause

Stop Start/stop slide show  

Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back.

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As you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about

10 times about 30 times about 60 times.

Select / during pause to play movies slowly.

To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is selected with the Switch Image Typebutton.

Notes

To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically.

(p. 35)

In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E).

 To play back images with other devices

You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder

normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.

Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV

equipment of other manufacturers.

 To delete images

Select on the playback screen of movies or photos.

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Playing images on a TV

For information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

Connection methods and the image quality 

 viewed on the TV screen differ depending

on what type of TV is connected, and the

connectors used.

1 Switch the input on the TV to the

connected jack.

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV.

3 Play a movie or a photo on the

camcorder (p. 26).

Notes

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as

well.

You should use the AC Adaptor as the power

source (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19).

If the TV does not have the HDMI input

 jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) for

connection.

When movies are recorded with standard

definition image quality (STD), they are playedback in standard definition image quality (STD)

even on a high definition TV.

When you play back standard definition image

quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not

compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide

Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect

ratio.

If you connect your camcorder to the TV using

more than one type of cable to output images,

HDMI output takes priority.

On “Photo TV HD”

This camcorder is compatible with the

“Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV

HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like

depiction of subtle textures and colors.

By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable*,

a whole new world of photos can be

enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.* The TV will automatically switch to the

appropriate mode when displaying photos.

Highdefinition

Standarddefinition

Yellow 

Red

White

HDMICable(supplied)

AV Cable(soldseparately)

Signal flow 

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Using the built-inprojector (Models with a

projector)

For information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

You can use a flat surface such as a wall as

a screen to view recorded images using the

built-in projector.

1 Face the projector lens towards a

surface, such as a wall, and then

press PROJECTOR.

2 When the operating guide

screen appears, select [Project].

This screen appears the first time you use

the built-in projector after the camcorder

is turned on.

3 Adjust the focus of the projected

image using the PROJECTOR

FOCUS lever.

4 Move the selection frame using

the power zoom lever, then press

PHOTO.

You can also use the multi-selector for the

operations above while projecting images.

To turn off the projector, press

PROJECTOR.

Notes

The LCD screen turns off while projecting

images.Be careful of the following operations or

situations while using the projector.

Make sure not to project images towards the

eyes.

Make sure not to touch the projector lens.

The LCD screen and the projector lens

become hot while in use.

Using the projector shortens battery 

life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is

recommended).

The following operations are unavailable while

you are using the projector.

Output of Highlight Playback to a device such

as a TV

Zoom lever

PHOTO button

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Operation of the camcorder with the LCD

screen closed

Several other functions

When the projected images contain a lot of black, faint color unevenness may appear. This

is caused by light reflection in the projector lens

and is not a malfunction.

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Saving movies and photos with a computer

Playing images on a computer

The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your

computer to use them in a variety of ways.

What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows)

“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL.

www.sony.net/pm

Notes

An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.”

An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services

may not be available in some countries/regions.

Software for Mac

The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images

from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac.

For details, visit the following URL.

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

View images ina calendar

Import images fromthe camcorder

Create a disc

Upload to online services

Share images in“PlayMemories Online”

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Preparing a computer(Windows)

Checking the computer system

OS*1

Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows VistaSP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8

CPU*4

Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or IntelCore 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required whenprocessing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required whenprocessing PS movies.)

Memory

Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB ormore is recommended)Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8:1 GB or more

Hard disk 

Disk volume required for installation:Approximately 500 MB

Display

Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots

*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is

not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a

multi-boot environment.

*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not

supported. Windows Image Mastering API

(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc

creation function, etc.

*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

*4 Faster processor is recommended.

Notes

Operation with all computer environments is

not assured.

Installing the “PlayMemories

Home” software in your

computer

1 Access the following download

site using an Internet browser on

your computer, then click [Install]

[Run].

  www.sony.net/pm

2Install according to the on-screen

instructions.

When the on-screen instructions

prompting you to connect the camcorder

to a computer appear, connect the

camcorder to your computer with the

built-in USB Cable.

When the installation completes,“PlayMemories Home” starts up.

Notes on installation

If the “PlayMemories Home” software is

already installed on your computer, connect the

camcorder to your computer. Functions that

can be used with this camcorder will then be

available.

If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

software is installed on your computer, it will

be overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home”

software. In this case, you cannot use some

Built-in USB Cable

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functions that were available with “PMB” with

this “PlayMemories Home” software.

 To disconnect your camcorder from

the computer

1 Click the icon at the bottom right of 

the desktop of the computer [Safely 

remove USB Mass Storage Device].

2 Select [Yes] on the camcorder

screen.

3 Disconnect the USB cable.

If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click 

, then click .

Notes

When you access the camcorder from the

computer, use the “PlayMemories Home”

software. Operation is not guaranteed if you

operate the data using software other than

the “PlayMemories Home” software or you

directly manipulate files and the folders from

a computer.

Images cannot be saved to some discs

depending on the configuration selected in

[ REC Mode]. Movies recorded in [60pQuality ](models with the NTSC color

system) / [50p Quality ](models with the

PAL color system) or [Highest Quality  ]

mode can only be saved to a Blu-ray disc.

You cannot create a disc with movies recorded

in [ MP4] mode.

The camcorder automatically divides an image

file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as

separate files. All image files may be shown as

separate files on a computer, however, the files

will be handled properly by the import function

and the playback function of the camcorder or

the “PlayMemories Home” software.

Starting the“PlayMemoriesHome” software

1Double-click the “PlayMemories

Home” icon on the computer

screen.

When using Windows 8, select the

“PlayMemories Home” icon from the start

screen.

2 Double-click the “PlayMemories

Home Help Guide” short-cut

icon on the computer screen to

see how to use “PlayMemories

Home.”

When using Windows 8, select

[PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from

the help menu of “PlayMemories Home.”

If the icon is not displayed on the

computer screen, click [Start] [All

Programs] [PlayMemories Home]  

the desired item.

For details on “PlayMemories Home,”

select (“PlayMemories Home Help

Guide”) on the software or visit the“PlayMemories Home” support page

(http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).

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Saving images on an external media device

Creating a standarddefinition imagequality (STD) disc

with a recorderFor information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder

with an AV Cable (sold separately). You

can copy images played back on yourcamcorder on a disc or video cassette.

Notes

You should connect your camcorder to the wall

outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor when

performing this operation (models with an AC

Adaptor) (p. 19).

Refer to the instruction manual supplied with

the device connected.

You cannot copy images to recorders connectedwith an HDMI cable.

Since copying is performed via analog data

transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

High definition image quality (HD) movies

will be copied with standard definition image

quality (STD).

When you connect a monaural device, connect

the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately)

to the video input jack, and the white (left

channel) or the red (right channel) plug to theaudio input jack on the device.

1 Insert the recording medium

in the recording device (a disc

recorder, etc.).

If your recording device has an input

selector, set it to the input mode.

2 Connect your camcorder to therecording device with an AV

Cable (sold separately).

 

Connect your camcorder to the input jacks

of the recording device.

3 Start playback on your

camcorder, and record it on the

recording device.

4 When dubbing is finished, stop

the recording device, and then

your camcorder.

Copying date and time information: [Data

Code] (p. 38)

Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type](p. 38)

AV Cable

(sold separately)

Red White Yellow  

Signal flow 

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Saving images onan external mediadevice with highdefinition (HD) image

quality (Models with an

AC Adaptor)

For information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

You can save movies and photos on an

external media device (USB storage

devices), such as an external hard disk 

drive. The following functions will be

available after you have saved your images

on an external media device.You can connect your camcorder and the

external media device, and then play back 

images stored on the external media device.

You can connect your computer and the

external media device and import images to

your computer using the “PlayMemories Home”

software (p. 33).

Notes

For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor

Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power

cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your

camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).

Refer to the instruction manual supplied with

the external media device.

1 Connect your camcorder and

the external media device using

the USB Adaptor Cable (soldseparately).

 

2 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder

screen.

Movies and photos that are stored on the

recording media, and that have not yet

been saved on to external media device

can be saved on the connected mediadevice at this time.

This operation is available only when

there are newly recorded images in your

camcorder.

To disconnect the external media device,

select while the camcorder is in the

playback standby mode (either Event View 

or Event Index is displayed).

USB Adaptor CableVMC-UAM2

(sold separately)

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Customizing your camcorder

Using menus

The camcorder has various menu items

under each of 6 menu categories.

Shooting Mode

 Camera/Mic

 Image Quality/Size

 Playback Function

 Edit/Copy

 Setup

1 Select .

2 Select a category.

MENU

Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup

Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size

3 Select your desired menu item.

Edit/Copy

STBY

Protect

Delete

Copy

Direct Copy

Shooting Mode

Movie Photo

Notes

Select to finish setting the menu or to

return to the previous menu screen.

 To find a menu item quickly

The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have

sub-categories. Select the sub-category iconso that the LCD screen displays the list of 

menus in the sub-category selected.

When you cannot select a menu item

Grayed out menu items or settings are not

available.

When you select the grayed out menu item,

your camcorder displays the reason why 

you cannot select the menu item or the

instruction of under which condition you

can set the menu item.

Scrolls themenu itemsup or down

Sub-category icons

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Menu lists

Shooting Mode

Movie .......................................... Records movies.

Photo ........................................... Shoots photos.

Camera/Mic

Manual Settings

White Balance ................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment.

Exposure ........................... Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual], adjustthe brightness (exposure) using / .

Focus..................................Adjusts the focus manually. If you select [Manual], select to adjustthe focus for a nearby subject and to adjust the focus for a distantsubject.

Low Lux ............................. Records bright color images in the dim.

Camera Settings

Scene Selection ............. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,such as night view or beach.

Fader .......................... Fades scenes in or out.

Self-Timer ................. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.

 Tele Macro........................Focuses on the subject with its background blurred.

SteadyShot .............. Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.

SteadyShot*1........... Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.

Digital Zoom ...................Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom.Auto Back Light.............. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.

Face

Face Detection ............... Automatically detects faces.

Smile Shutter .................. Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.

Smile Sensitivity ............ Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function.

Microphone

Blt-in Zoom Mic ............. Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.

Wind Noise Reduct. ...... Reduces the wind noise recorded from the built-in microphone.

Micref Level ..................... Sets the microphone level for recording.

Shooting Assist

My Button ........................ Assigns functions to My Buttons.

Grid Line ...........................Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical.

Display Setting ............... Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode .......................... Sets the mode to record movies.

Frame Rate ........................ Sets the frame rate to record movies. / / Setting .... Sets the image quality for recording movies.

Wide Mode ........................Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standarddefinition image quality (STD).

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x.v.Color .............................. Records a wider range of colors. Set this item when you watch images witha TV which is compliant with x.v.Color.

Image Size ......................... Sets the photo size.

Playback Function

Event View ................................. Starts playing images from the Event View display.

Highlight Movie ...................... Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved withstandard definition image quality (STD).

Scenario ............................... Starts playing the scenarios that were saved by Highlight Playback.

Edit/Copy

Delete..........................................Deletes movies or photos.

Protect ........................................ Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.

Copy*2 ......................................... Copies images.

Direct Copy ............................... Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external mediadevice.

Setup

Media Settings

Media Select*2 ................ Selects the type of recording media (p. 21).

Media Info ........................ Displays information on the recording media.

Format ............................... Deletes and formats all data on the recording media.

Repair Img. DB F. ............ Repairs the image database file on the recording media (p. 42).

File Number..................... Sets how to assign the file number to photos.

Playback Settings

Data Code ........................ Displays information that was recorded automatically at the time of recording.

Volume .............................. Adjusts the volume of playback sound.

Download Music*3 ........ Downloads your favorite music files from the computer to your camcorder(while the camcorder is connected to the computer) that can be playedwith the Highlight Playback scenes.

Empty Music*3 ................ Deletes all music files.

Connection

 TV Type ............................. Converts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 28).

HDMI Resolution ........... Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to aTV with the HDMI cable.

CTRL FOR HDMI ............. Sets whether or not the TV’s Remote Commander is to be used whenthe camcorder is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with theHDMI cable.

USB Connect ...................Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when youconnect your camcorder to an external device via USB.

USB Connect Setting ... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computeror a USB device.

USB LUN Setting ............ Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by restricting some USB functions.

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General Settings

Beep ................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.

LCD Brightness .............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

Language Setting ......... Sets the display language (p. 10).

Battery Info ...................... Displays the approximate remaining battery time.

Power Save ...................... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically.

Initialize ............................ Initializes all the settings to the default settings.

Demo Mode .................... Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of thecamcorder.

Clock Settings

Date & Time Setting ..... Sets the date and time.

Area Setting .................... Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 21).

*1 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E

*2 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E

*3 HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230

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Others/Index

 Troubleshooting

For information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

If you run into any problems using your

camcorder, follow the steps below.

Check the list (p. 40 to 42), and

inspect your camcorder.

Disconnect the power source, attach

the power source again after about1 minute, and turn the camcorder

on.

Select [Setup]  

[ General Settings] [Initialize].

If you select [Initialize], all settings,

including the clock setting, are reset.

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

You may need to initialize or change the

current internal memory (models with internal

memory) of your camcorder depending on the

problem. If you do so, the data stored on the

internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to

save the data on the internal memory on othermedia (backup) before sending your camcorder

for repair. We will not compensate you for any 

loss of internal memory data.

During repair, we may check a minimum

amount of data stored on the internal memory 

in order to investigate the problem. However,

your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain

your data.

See the “Handycam” User Guide (p. 11) for

details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and

“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (p. 33) on

connecting your camcorder to a computer.

 The power does not turn on.

Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p. 18).The plug of the AC Adaptor (models with an

AC Adaptor) has been disconnected from the

wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the

wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 19).

 The camcorder does not operate evenwhen the power is set to on.

It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to

be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.

This is not a malfunction.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor (models with an

AC Adaptor) from the wall outlet (wall socket)

or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it

after about 1 minute.

Your camcorder gets warm.

Your camcorder may become warm during

operation. This is not a malfunction.

 The power abruptly turns off.

Use the AC Adaptor (models with an AC

Adaptor) (p. 19).

In the default setting, the camcorder turns

itself off when no operations are performed for

about 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 39), or turn

on the power again.

Charge the battery pack (p. 18).

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does notrecord images.

The playback screen is displayed. Stop the

playback, and select [Shooting

Mode] [ Movie] or [ Photo].

Your camcorder is recording the image you

have just shot on the recording media. You

cannot make new recording during this

period.The recording media is full. Delete

unnecessary images (p. 27).

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Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warningindicators

For information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

If indicators appear on the LCD screen,

check the following.

If the problem persists even after you

have tried to fix a couple of times, contact

your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 

service facility. In this case, when youcontact them, give them all the numbers of 

the error code beginning with C or E.

You may hear a melody when some

warning indicators appear on the screen.

C:04:

The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack (V series). Use an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)(p. 18).

Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor

(models with an AC Adaptor) to the DC IN

 jack of your camcorder securely (p. 19).

C:06:

The battery pack temperature is high. Change

the battery pack or place it in a cool place.

C:13: / C:32:

Remove the power source. Reconnect it and

operate your camcorder again.

E::

Follow the steps from on page 40.

The battery pack is nearly used up.

Total number of movie scenes or photos

exceeds the recordable capacity of your

camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 27).

“PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed.

An Internet connection is required to install

“PlayMemories Home.”

Check the computer environment or

installation procedure required to install

“PlayMemories Home.”

“PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly.

Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your

computer.

 The camcorder is not recognized by thecomputer.

Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack 

of your computer except the keyboard, mouse,

and your camcorder.

Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the

computer, and restart the computer, then

connect the computer and your camcorder

again in the correct order.

When both the Built-in USB Cable and the

USB jack of the camcorder are connected

to the external devices at the same time,

disconnect the one that is not connected to a

computer.

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The battery pack temperature is high. Change

the battery pack or place it in a cool place.

No memory card is inserted (p. 22).

When the indicator flashes, there are not

enough free spaces for recording images.

Delete unnecessary images (p. 27), or format

the memory card after storing the images on

other media (p. 38).

The image data base file may be damaged.

Check the data base file by selecting  

[Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair

Img. DB F.] the recording medium (models

with internal memory).

The memory card is damaged.

Format the memory card with your camcorder

(p. 38).

Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 22).

The memory card is write-protected.

Access to the memory card was restricted on

another device.

The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake

easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with

both hands and record the image. However,

note that the camera-shake warning indicator

does not disappear.

The recording medium is full.

Photos cannot be recorded during processing.

Wait for a while, then record.

About handling of your camcorder

For information on your camcorder model,

see the following page:

Functions and equipment p.12

Supplied items p.13

On use and care

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed

or waterproofed.

Do not hold the camcorder by the following

parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by 

the jack covers.

LCD screen Battery pack  

Built-in USB Cable

Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so

might cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Take images of the sun only in low light

conditions, such as at dusk.Do not use or store the camcorder and

accessories in the following locations:

Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.

Never leave them exposed to temperatures

above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct

sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in

the sun. They may malfunction or become

deformed.

Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical

 vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

camcorder may not be able to record properly.

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When not using your camcorder for a

long time

To keep your camcorder in optimum state for along time, turn it on and let it run by recording

and playing back images about once a month.

Use up the battery pack completely before

storing it.

Note on the camcorder/battery pack 

temperature

When the temperature of the camcorder

or battery pack becomes extremely high or

extremely low, you may not be able to record

or play back on the camcorder, due to the

protection features of the camcorder being

activated in such situations. In this case, an

indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Notes on charging through the USB

cable

Charging may not be possible with all

computers.

If you connect the camcorder to a laptop

computer that is not connected to a power

source, the battery of the laptop computer will

continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the

camcorder connected to a computer in this

manner.Charging with a personally assembled

computer, with a converted computer, or

through a USB hub are not guaranteed.

The camcorder may not function correctly 

depending on the USB device which is used

with the computer.

Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio.

Noise may occur.

On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If 

sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction

cannot be repaired.

Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD

screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct

sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.

For DC or AC operation, use the accessories

recommended in these operating instructions.

Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,

from rain or sea water. If your camcorder

gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes thismalfunction cannot be repaired.

If any solid object or liquid gets inside the

casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it

any further.

Avoid rough handling, disassembling,

modifying, physical shock, or impact such

as hammering, dropping or stepping on the

product. Be particularly careful with the lens.

Keep the LCD screen closed when you are notusing your camcorder.

Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped

in an object such as a towel.

When disconnecting the power cord (mains

lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord

(models with an AC Adaptor).

Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)

such as by placing anything heavy on it (models

with an AC Adaptor).

Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.

Keep metal contacts clean.

If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:

Consult your local authorized Sony service

facility.

Wash off any liquid that may have contacted

your skin.

If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with

plenty of water and consult a doctor.

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When the camcorder is connected to

a computer or accessories

Do not try to format the recording media of thecamcorder with a computer. If you do so, your

camcorder may not operate correctly.

When connecting the camcorder to another

device with communication cables, be sure to

insert the connector plug in the correct way.

Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal

will damage the terminal and may result in a

malfunction of the camcorder.

When the camcorder is connected to other

devices through a USB connection and thepower of the camcorder is turned on, do not

close the LCD panel. The image data that has

been recorded may be lost.

Notes on optional accessories

We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

Genuine Sony accessories may not be available

in some countries/regions.

On handling the LCD screen

If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on

the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen

will come off easily. Wipe those off as soon as

possible.

If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a

tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD screen may 

be scratched.

If the LCD screen becomes dirty with

fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you

gently remove those from the screen then clean

it with a soft cloth, etc.

LCD screen

Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD

screen, as it may cause uneven color and otherdamage.

If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a

residual image may appear on the LCD screen.

This is not a malfunction.

While using your camcorder, the back of 

the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

 To clean the casing and the projectorlens (Models with a projector)

Wipe the casing and the lens gently with a

soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass

cleaning cloth.

If the casing and the projector lens is very dirty,

clean the camcorder casing and the lens with

a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and

then wipe the casing and the projector lens with

a dry soft cloth.Avoid the following so as not to deform the

casing, damage the finish or scratch the lens:

Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent,

insecticide and sunscreen

Handling the camcorder with the above

substances on your hands

Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber

or vinyl objects for a long period of time

About care and storage of the lens

Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft

cloth in the following instances:

When there are fingerprints on the lens

surface

In hot or humid locations

When the lens is exposed to salty air such as

at the seaside

Store in a well-ventilated location subject to

little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold, periodically clean and store

the lens as described above.

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Note on disposal/transfer the

ownership of the camcorder (Models

with internal memory)

Even if you delete all movies and still

images, or perform [Format] (p. 38),

data on the internal memory may not be

completely erased. It is recommended that

you select [Setup] [ Media

Settings] [Format] [Empty] to

prevent the recovery of your data.

On charging the pre-installed

rechargeable battery

Your camcorder has a pre-installedrechargeable battery to retain the date,

time, and other settings even when the

LCD screen is closed. The pre-installed

rechargeable battery is always charged

while your camcorder is connected to

the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC

Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor)

or while the battery pack is attached. The

rechargeable battery will be fully discharged

in about 3 months if you do not use your

camcorder at all. Charge the pre-installed

rechargeable battery before you start using

your camcorder.

However, even if the pre-installed

rechargeable battery is not charged, the

camcorder operation other than date

recording will not be affected.

How to charge the pre-installed

rechargeable battery

Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet

(wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (models

with an AC Adaptor) or attach the fully 

charged battery pack, and leave it with theLCD screen closed for more than 24 hours.

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Specifications

SystemSignal format:

NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX220/

CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230)PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E)HD TV

Movie recording format:AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0compatible):Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital StereoCreator*1

MPEG-2 PS:

Video: MPEG-2 (Video)Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital StereoCreator*1

MP4:Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Photo file format:DCF Ver.2.0 CompatibleExif Ver.2.3 Compatible

MPF Baseline CompatibleRecording media (Movie/Photo):Internal memory HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E: 8GB“Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaSD card (Class 4 or faster)The capacity that a user can useHDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E:Approx. 7.75 GB*6

HDR-PJ230/PJ230E: Approx. 7.75 GB*2

*6 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system managementand/or application files.

*2 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system managementand/or application files. Only pre-installed demonstration movie may bedeleted.

Image device:3.1 mm (1/5.8 type) CMOS SensorRecording pixels (photo, 16:9):Max. 8.9 mega (3 984 2 240) pixels*3

Gross: Approx. 2 390 000 pixelsEffective (movie, 16:9)*4:Approx. 2 150 000 pixels (HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)

Approx. 2 290 000 pixels (HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E)Effective (photo, 16:9):Approx. 2 290 000 pixels

Effective (photo, 4:3):Approx. 1 710 000 pixels

Lens:Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar LensHDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:27× (Optical)*5, 32× (Extended, whilerecording movies)*4, 320× (Digital)HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:27× (Optical)*4, 50× (Extended, whilerecording movies)*5, 320× (Digital)

F1.9 ~ F4.0Focal length:f= 2.1 mm ~ 57.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/4 in.)When converted to a 35 mm still cameraFor movies*4:29.8 mm ~ 953.6 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 37 5/8 in.)(16:9) (HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)29.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 31 3/4 in.)(16:9) (HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E)

For photos: 29.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 3/16 in. ~31 3/4 in.) (16:9)

Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor],[Outdoor]

Minimum illumination:6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed1/30 second (HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) or 1/25 second (HDR-CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E))3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter

speed 1/30 second (HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) or 1/25 second(HDR-CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E))

*3 The unique image processing systemof Sony’s BIONZ allows still imageresolution equivalent to the sizesdescribed.

*4 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or[Off].

*5 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active].

Input/Output connectorsHDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector

USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal** Supports Micro USB compatible devices.

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USB connection is only for output (HDR-

CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/

PJ230E).

LCD screenPicture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total number of pixels:

230 400 (960 240)

Projector (HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)

Projection type: DLP

Light source: LED (R/G/B)

Focus: Manual

Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or overContrast ratio: 1500:1

Resolution (output): nHD (640 360)

Continuous projection time (when using thesupplied battery pack):Approx. 50 min.

General

Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor (HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/

PJ230/PJ230E))USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A

Average power consumption:During camera recording using LCD screenat normal brightness:HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230EHD: 2.1 W MP4: 1.9 W STD: 2.0 WHDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230EHD: 2.2 W MP4: 2.0 W STD: 2.1 W

Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to

104 °F)Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to

+140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.):HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:52.5 mm 57 mm 117 mm (2 1/8 in.  2 1/4 in. 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including theprojecting parts52.5 mm 57 mm 125 mm (2 1/8 in. 2 1/4 in. 5 in.) (w/h/d) including

the projecting parts, and the suppliedrechargeable battery pack attachedHDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:58 mm 57 mm 117 mm (2 3/8 in.  2 1/4 in. 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including theprojecting parts

58 mm 57 mm 125 mm (2 3/8 in. 2 1/4 in. 5 in.) (w/h/d) includingthe projecting parts, and the suppliedrechargeable battery pack attached

Mass (approx.)HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E:178 g (6.3 oz) main unit only 222 g (7.8 oz) including the suppliedrechargeable battery pack HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:180 g (6.3 oz) main unit only 224 g (7.9 oz) including the suppliedrechargeable battery pack HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:210 g (7.4 oz) main unit only 

254 g (9.0 oz) including the suppliedrechargeable battery pack 

AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D (HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A

Power consumption: 18 W

Output voltage: DC 8.4 V

Output current: 1.7 A

Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to104 °F)

Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to+140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm 29 mm  81 mm (1 15/16 in. 1 3/16 in. 3 1/4 in.)(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 150 g (5.3 oz) excluding thepower cord (mains lead)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30

Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V

Output voltage: DC 7.2 V

Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V

Maximum charge current: 2.12 A

Capacity Typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)Minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)

Type: Li-ion

Design and specifications of your camcorder andaccessories are subject to change without notice.

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Expected running times for the suppliedbattery pack (in minutes)These tables show the approximate available

running times when you use a fully chargedbattery pack.

HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E

Recording mediaHDR-CX230/CX230E

HDR-CX220/CX220E

Internal memory Memory card

Continuousrecording time

95 95

Typicalrecording time 45 45

Playing time 145 145

HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E

Recording media

HDR-CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E

HDR-CX280/

CX280E/PJ220/

PJ220EInternal memory Memory card

Continuousrecording time

90 90

Typicalrecording time

45 45

Playing time 135 135

Each recording time is measured when the

camcorder is recording high definition image

quality (HD) movies with [ REC Mode] set

to [Standard ].

Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, switching the

movie or photo mode, and zooming.

When using a Sony memory card.

Times measured when using the camcorder at

25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is

recommended.

The recording and playback time will be

shorter, depending on the conditions under

which you use your camcorder, such as when

use your camcorder in low temperatures.

The maximum recording time of movies and

number of photos that can be recorded, are

displayed on the screen (p.50).

The recordable time may vary depending onthe recording and subject conditions, [ REC

Mode].

On trademarks

“Handycam” and areregistered trademarks of Sony Corporation.“AVCHD,” “AVCHD Progressive,” “AVCHD”logotype and “AVCHD Progressive” logotypeare trademarks of Panasonic Corporation andSony Corporation.“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,”“ ,” “Memory Stick PRODuo,” “ ,” “Memory  Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,” “

,” “MagicGate,” “,” “MagicGate Memory 

Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Colour” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray  are trademarksof the Blu-ray Disc Association.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories.The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo aretrademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC in the United States and othercountries.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, andDirectX are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of Microsoft Corporation in theUnited States and/or other countries.Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarksor registered trademarks of Intel Corporationor its subsidiaries in the United States and othercountries.

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“ ” and “PlayStation” are registeredtrademarks of Sony Computer EntertainmentInc.SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association.Facebook and the “f” logo are trademarks orregistered trademarks of Facebook, Inc.YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarksor registered trademarks of Google Inc.

All other product names mentioned herein may 

be the trademarks or registered trademarks of 

their respective companies. Furthermore, and

are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3

by downloading the application for PlayStation 3

from PlayStation Store (where available.)

The application for PlayStation 3 requires

PlayStation Network account and applicationdownload.

Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is

available.

Screen indicators

The following indicators appear when you

change the settings.

Left

Indicator Meaning

MENU button (36)

Self-timer recording (37)

Wide Mode (37)

  Fader (37)

[Face Detection] set to[Off] (37)[Smile Shutter] set to [Off](37)

  Manual focus (37)

  Scene Selection (37)

  White Balance (37)

SteadyShot off (37)

Tele Macro (37)Destination (39)

  Intelligent Auto (facedetection/scene detection/camera-shake detection)(25)

Center

Indicator Meaning

Slideshow Set

Warning (41)

Playback mode (26)

Left

Center

Right

Bottom

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Right

Indicator Meaning

60i

720

Recording image quality 

(HD/MP4/STD), framerate (60p/50p/60i/50i),recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and moviesize (37)

60min Remaining battery 

  Recording/playback/editing media (21)

0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second)

00min Estimated remainingrecording time

99998.9M

Approximate number of recordable photos andphoto size (38)Playback folder

100/112 Current playing movie orphoto/Number of totalrecorded movies or photosConnection to the externalmedia device (34)

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

[Micref Level] low (37)

[Wind Noise Reduct.] (37)

Blt-in Zoom Mic (37)

Low Lux (37)

Exposure (37)Intelligent Auto (25)

101-0005 Data file name Protect (38)

Indicators and their positions are approximate

and may differ from what you actually see.

Some indicators may not appear, depending on

your camcorder model.

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Index

Install ............................................32

Intelligent Auto ...........................25

L

Language ......................................10

LCD screen ..................................24

M

Mac ...............................................31

Media select .................................21

Memory card ...............................22

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”media ............................................22

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media(Mark2) ........................................22

“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”media ............................................22

Menu lists ....................................37

Menus ...........................................36

N

Notes on handling of yourcamcorder ....................................42

P

Parts and controls .......................16

Playback .......................................26

PlayMemories Home..... 11, 31, 32

PlayMemories Home HelpGuide ......................................11, 33

Projector ......................................29

R

Recording ....................................24

Recording and playback time ...48

Recording media.........................21

Repair ...........................................40

S

Saving images on an externalmedia device................................35

Screen indicators ........................49

SD card .........................................22

Self-diagnosis display .................41Setting ..........................................21

Specifications ..............................46

Starting PlayMemories Home ...33

Supplied Items .............................11

 T

Tripod...........................................17

Troubleshooting ..........................40

TV .................................................28

U

USB ...............................................19

USB Adaptor Cable ....................35

USB connection supportcable ..............................................11

W

Warning indicators .....................41

Wind noise ..................................37Windows ......................................32

Z

Zoom ............................................25

A

Attaching/Removing the battery pack ..............................................18

AVCHD recording disc ..............11

B

Battery pack .................................18

Beep ..............................................21

Built-in USB Cable .....................19

C

Care ..............................................42

Charging the battery pack .........18

Charging the battery pack usingyour computer.............................19

Charging the battery using theAC adaptor ..................................19

Computer.....................................32

Creating discs ..............................34

D

Data Code ....................................21

Date/Time ....................................21

Display items on the LCDscreen ...........................................24

Dual Capture ...............................24

E

Event View ...................................26

Extended Zoom ..........................25

External media device ................35

F

Full charge ...................................20

G

Grip belt .......................................17

H

“Handycam” User Guide ...........11

HDMI Cable ................................28

How to operate themulti-selector ..............................11

How to use this manual .............12

I

Initialize .......................................40

Initial setup ..................................21

You will find the menu listson pages 37 to 39.

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